The federal budget looks worse than ever. Democratic focus on Russia is reminiscent of the McCarthy era.

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January 30, 2020

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Federal Budget Outlook: Worse than CBO Predicts ([link removed] )

Our economy is growing and we are at peace, so federal deficits and debt should be falling. But deficits are soaring and debt is at record high levels for peacetime as a share of the economy.

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By Chris Edwards

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